James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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TM5501 - Tropical Medicine
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- Tropical medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions. Tropical medicine historically has focused on communicable and infectious diseases, but increasing attention is being given to the burden of non-communicable diseases and health systems in these regions. This subject, TM5501 Tropical Medicine, is primarily concerned with the communicable and infectious diseases that remain major causes of morbidity and mortality in tropical and subtropical regions, with priority being given to diseases of public health significance in the Asia-Pacific region. These diseases include 'the big three' (malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS). Based on important tropical water-, vector- and air-borne diseases you will learn overarching important principles and study public health approaches for disease management in resource limited settings. Additionally students will get an overview of important neglected tropical diseases with an emphasis on skin manifestations.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and prioritise the importance of common tropical diseases and problems relevant to Australasia, Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region
- Identify the microbiological, entomological and parasitic agents underlying these tropical diseases
- Critically examine and evaluate methods of diagnosis, management and prevention of tropical diseases of global importance (i.e. to the World Health Organization)
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (60%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete and submit all pieces of assessment
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Peter Leggat Assoc. Professor Lars Henning |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Maxine Whittaker Assoc. Professor John Grundy Assoc. Professor Andreas Kupz Professor Peter Leggat Assoc. Professor Sue Devine MRS Vanessa Harris MISS Amber Ellis Assoc. Professor Richard Bradbury DR Kris McBain-Rigg DR Diana Rojas Alvarez DR Maru Castellanos Reynosa MS Edith Torricke Assoc. Professor Lars Henning |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (TBC) |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Peter Leggat Assoc. Professor Lars Henning |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Maxine Whittaker Assoc. Professor Andreas Kupz Professor Peter Leggat Assoc. Professor Sue Devine MRS Vanessa Harris MISS Amber Ellis Assoc. Professor Richard Bradbury DR Kris McBain-Rigg DR Diana Rojas Alvarez DR Maru Castellanos Reynosa MS Edith Torricke Assoc. Professor Lars Henning |
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